Event Brief
Cities Ditch License Plate Readers Over Privacy Concerns
Filed: Feb 19, 2026 at 6:04 AM ET
Summary: Debates arise in cities about keeping license plate readers due to privacy and immigration surveillance fears.
WHO: City officials
WHAT: Debating the use of automatic license plate readers
WHEN: Feb 17, 2026 at 5:10 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Concerns about privacy and access by federal immigration agents
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